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Cheesy Spinach-Stuffed Meatloaf

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From: National Cattleman's Beef Association

Quick Facts

Servings: 6

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Wine Pairings

  1. Merlot
  2. Zinfandel

Ingredients

  • Meatloaf:1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 3/4 cup soft bread crumbs
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon pepper
  • Filling1 package (10 ounces) frozen chopped spinach, defrosted, well drained
  • 1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Topping:3 tablespoons ketchup
  • 1/4 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
  • Dried Italian seasoning (optional)

Directions

  • Heat oven to 350. In medium bowl, combine filling ingredients; mix well. Set aside. In large bowl, combine meatloaf ingredients, mixing lightly but thoroughly.
  • Place beef mixture on waxed paper and pat into 14 x 10-inch rectangle. Spread filling over beef, leaving 3/4-inch border around edges. Starting at short end, roll up jelly-roll fashion. Press beef mixture over spinach filling at both ends to seal. Place seam side down on rack in open roasting pan.
  • Bake in 350 oven 1 hour. Spread ketchup over loaf; return to oven and continue baking 15 minutes. Top loaf with 1/4 cup mozzarella cheese. Sprinkle with additional Italian seasoning, if desired.
  • To serve, cut into 1-inch thick slices.
Recipe courtesy of the National Cattleman’s Beef Association

Cook's Tip: To make soft bread crumbs, place torn bread slices in food processor, fitted with steel blade, or blender container. Cover; process 30 seconds, pulsing on and off, until fine crumbs. One and a half slices will yield 1 cup soft bread crumbs.

This recipe is an excellent source of protein, niacin, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, selenium and zinc; and a good source of iron.

Nutrition Facts

Calories 339
  Calories from Fat 152 (45%)
(26%)Total Fat 17g
(36%)Saturated Fat 7g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g
Monounsaturated Fat 6g
(42%)Cholesterol 127mg
(39%)Sodium 931mg
(16%)Potassium 561mg
Total Carbohydrate 14g
(8%)Dietary Fiber 2g
Sugars 3g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
(65%)Protein 32g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.

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